Even film diehards have a tough time resisting the instant gratification
of the digital camera. Today's digital cameras are more affordable then
ever before, and they deliver high quality images that are a snap to
share. Plus, you can take risks with a digital camera you never would
with a film camera. You waste nothing; there's no film required, and
because you only print the pictures you need, digital photography is
cost effective and environmentally friendly.
But to take full advantage of a digital camera, you need to be an
experienced photographer and an expert at digital photography too. With
more than 15 years of experience as a photojournalist, author Derrick
Story brings you Digital Photography Pocket Guide, 3rd Edition. For
everyone who owns or will own a digital camera (and that pretty much
means everyone!), this is the perfect on-the-go guide for taking
top-notch digital photos.
In this third edition of the bestselling pocket guide, Story expands on
the basic photography techniques that he introduced in earlier editions,
including an explanation of each camera component and what it does, tips
for choosing just the right settings for your needs, and much more. This
indispensable guide covers everything from how to shoot sports action,
close ups, and night shots, to dealing with image resolution, archiving,
and memory cards.
Affordable and portable, Digital Photography Pocket Guide, 3rd Edition
offers full-color photographs, screen shots, and line art illustrating
all the topics in the guide's three main sections ("Digital Camera
Components," "Standard Camera Functions," and "How Do I?"). Contents are
labeled A to Z for quick reference. There's also a comprehensive table
of contents and index so you'll waste no time flipping to the specific
information you need--whether you want to transfer images, make a
QuickTime movie, or just figure out what purpose that mystery setting on
your camera serves. There's even a section of easy-to-read reference
tables for quick look-up of white balance settings, exposure
compensation, camera mode explanations, and plenty more.
